Well, it's not new news that I recently had a little munchkin! With that being said, I have chosen to take the path of breastfeeding which, just like child birth, can be a VERY different experience for every momma! I am so thankful that my experience has so far, been very smooth and my little man has been getting chunky which lets me know that I'm doing something right! But, this definitely isn't the same experience for every lady and I know that I still will have hardships to for see in the future so I really wanted to see what is out there for women who need to amp up their supply for their little! (I will be heading back to work soon so the pumping game will be on and I definitely am a little nervous about it!) P.s. - I just wanted to start out by saying if you have a lot of stress weighing you down I 100% believe that this does affect your supply. Don't be stressed about the process itself; if you only can supply for part of the feeding and then supplement...thats ok! You and your body are doing EVERYTHING that you can to provide for your little. It is so important to not stress about these things and also to know your limitations so that overall your babe is getting what they need. The great thing is, is that there still are things out there that can help to amp up your supply! Today I'm going to talk about my current fav...Mrs. Patel's!

If you're looking for fresh products, without chemicals, or artificial preservatives these are the products for you! Since I've had my little I still am very conscious of what I am eating and putting into my body because I know that a lot of these things can come through my milk so I knew when I heard about what Mrs. Patel's offered that it was something I had to try. First....TEA! Since the day I found out I was pregnant I cut out coffee, I slowly have gotten back in now with decaf but my sanctuary has been tea. Yes, I know it still has a small amount of caffeine but definitely not as bad as hitting the black coffee or sugared up frap! If you love yourself a hot cup of tea, definitely try this Milk Water Tea. It is known as the strongest lactation agent that Mrs. Patel's offers and also is perfect for using as a postpartum detoxifier.

Ok now....if you don't think these bars above look like a little slice of heaven...you're crazy! Originally, I'm not going to lie...I thought these Fenugreek Bars were going to still be a prepackaged bar that you could basically buy from any store but that was not the case at all. These little guys are FRESH! When I first opened the case it reminded me of little fudge bars....yum! (Honestly, they taste amazing too! The chocolate one is a great craving cutter!) As far as when I was actually eating these guys...they say it's the best in the morning so that's what I've been sticking to! Make a cup of tea, eat a bar, have some greek yogurt with berries and you have a full little meal there. Since these guys came fresh I was worried about how long they would last for but if you pop them in the freezer they can last up to 3 months!

Munch Crunch....do you ever sprinkle chia seeds on your oatmeal or yogurt in the morning to finish it off? This is exactly how I use this guy! Now, all that Mrs. Patel's offers is amazing but you don't have to use them all! Find the one that's great for you and use it! As long as you stick to it and add it into your daily intake it definitely should help you amp up your supply! Now you're probably wondering how...well it's as simple as a family recipe that's been around for ever. I'm sure you hear all the time about "well that's how we used to do it back in the day." I truly feel like so much has changed over the years in medicine and yes, some is for the better but on the other hand. some times the classic way is best! This is how I feel about these products. They're based on a system of tradition that's native to India (Ayurveda) and has been used for thousands of years. I believe it's carried on this long because it truly works. So, if you're feeling like your supply is lacking I'd definitely recommend visiting Mrs. Patel's! Good-for-you products that can help you and your baby get back on track! Also, don't forget to not stress! Sit back, grab a cup of tea, and simply relax because you deserve it. Being a new momma is not a cake walk; so take a few seconds (since that's usually all you can get) to yourself and destress. In the end it'll all be ok! What's important is that your baby is healthy and growing. One thing that I always think about now is that if you looked around at a room of your friends, family, or even strangers...you would NEVER know who grew up on breast or formula. At the end of the day, we all grow as we should and so when you're sitting there with your little and have to supplement a little or are trying to secure your steady supply don't stress! It's OK! I know that everyone will have their different opinion but don't forget to not let others get to you and don't put yourself on such a strict plan because you never know what your body will do and so sometimes plan B is the only option. Stay strong momma's and keep being true to yourself and your little!

P.s. - I'm sure you're all really wondering how these products actually worked for me! Well, to say the least...when my little was only 2 weeks old we were closing on an investment property and that next week we already started to move. Not to mention, my husband was on a one month deployment as well which all meant that I started moving by myself (and the little!) With all of this going on I made sure to add these items into my daily intake when possible and there wasn't a moment through all of this added stress that I had a depleted supply. So, I'd have to say my experience was great! As I did state before, I have had a healthy supply since he was born but whether it was just sitting and having a cup of tea to relax or the actual ingredients (or the great combination!) I stayed steady throughout so I am overall thankful :)

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